How far is Benton, AR from Centerton, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Centerton, AR is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.18 mi
04h 05m
Flight
156.59 mi
252 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.59 mi
Kilometers
252 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.18 mi
Kilometers
375.26 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerton
Sat, May 30, 4:08 AM CDT
Return by in Benton
Sat, May 30, 8:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-05-30T00:03
Arrive Centerton
Sat, May 30, 4:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Benton
116.6 mi
02h 02m
To Centerton
116.6 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Centerton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Centerton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1125 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Military Road

    760 ft · 20 sec · Military Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Carpenter Street

    1757 ft · 35 sec · East Carpenter Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    596 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    157 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    134.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    17.8 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Bentonville, Rogers

    821 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Bentonville

    747 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Southeast Walton Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast Walton Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on South Walton Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Walton Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest 14th Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 14th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Centerton Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Centerton Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    150 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Spring Street

    28 m · 4 sec · West Spring Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Centerton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
135 mi · 58%
I 49 North
64.5 mi · 28%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 6%
I-30 Frontage Road
12.1 mi · 5%
Southwest 14th Street
2.07 mi · 1%
East Centerton Boulevard
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.6 mi
156.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
02h 02m from Benton
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Benton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Centerton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benton to Centerton?

The road trip is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Benton and 116.6 miles from Centerton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.17 one way or $62.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Benton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Centerton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Centerton. Straight-line distance: 156.59 mi (252 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Centerton

#2 Centerton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population17,736
Coordinates36.3598000, -94.2852100
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Centerton (-94.28521, 36.3598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.15 L · about $31.17
Round trip
$62.33
16.46 gal · 62.3 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.17 $62.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.05 $70.10
Premium $4.63 $38.06 $76.13
Diesel $5.42 $44.57 $89.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Centerton. The current time is 00:03:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.